I just got back from Nelsonville, OH.
Believe I've finally found the perfect riding/work shoes for about $154. They were 25% off at the outlet!
Waterproof, Aluminum toe, superior ankle support, ease of ingress/egress, Very light weight and comfortable, double stitched sole
http://www.rockyboots.com/rocky-long-range-aluminum-toe-waterproof-work-shoe/FQ0006878.html?dwvar_FQ0006878_color=20#q=6878&start=1
I'm not affiliated with Rocky or any other shoe/boot company....